Pakistan Clinches Series with Babar Azam's Century, Sri Lanka Falls to 8-Wicket Loss
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Pakistan won the ODI series against Sri Lanka with an 8-wicket victory, led by Babar Azam's first century in two years. Sri Lanka struggled as their top batters failed to capitalize on starts, despite security concerns.
Pakistan won the series against Sri Lanka with a comfortable 8-wicket victory in the 2nd ODI. Babar Azam scored his first international century in 2 years, anchoring Pakistan's chase of 289. Sri Lanka was restricted to 288-8 after six of the top seven batters failed to convert good starts. The series was in doubt after a suicide bomber attack in Islamabad, but Sri Lanka Cricket directed the team to finish the series after reassurances from the Pakistan Cricket Board.
